In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

The idea that medieval people routinely emptied chamber pots straight into the street as their primary method of waste ...

An excavation project in northwestern France has uncovered the ruins of a medieval castle with its moat still intact as well as jewelry and other artifacts, officials said. The castle, believed to be ...

Imagine stepping into a fortress that looks like it was pulled straight from a fairy tale. Uhuburg, also known as Eagle Owl Castle, sits in the beautiful country of Georgia and offers visitors a ...

Of all the abductions, this one is different.

The period is good and bad, transparent and opaque, only hazily understood—but ultimately the opposite of what we want our ...

While finding a medieval-themed festival on any given weekend is hardly a dazzling feat when you call Europe home, a handful of such events rise high above the rest. The picture-perfect backdrop of a ...

The ring, made in part from deep-blue stone, was likely owned by a high-status woman during the Middle Ages.